Recent content by philipc

Yes, If I press on the lid I can get the air lock to bubble. I think I'll just rack fairly soon after the krausen falls. This Imperial IPA smells really good. I'll let yall know how it goes. Thanks, Philip

I started a batch about 4 days ago. I have not seen any bubbles coming from the air lock, but I have peered in through the air lock hole and noticed a healthy looking krausen. The air lock appears to be filled properly with vodka, and I have pressed down on the lid of our pvc brewing bucket...

Every time I see hydrometer readings mentioned, it seams that people are suggesting removing a sample, testing, and not returning the sample. If you sanitize your hydrometer, is there a problem with measuring from the fermenter? I guess a sample is a good excuse to taste the beer, but is there...

Awesome, I was expecting to hear that my bear was ruined. Ya'll just made my day. Thanks, -Philip

A friend and I started our first home brew the other day. We are using this kit: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=3509 . It is a blonde ale. We used a dry yeast which we re-hydrated and proofed with sucrose (Dixie Crystals). The proofing went well. Fermentation...